Physical Therapist Inpatient Full Time Days Marianjoy Wheaton

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for administering evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. This position emphasizes the importance of patient education and documentation, ensuring that all standards are met. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team, contributing to patient discharge planning and participating in departmental meetings. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and committed to making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and ensures quality patient care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and patient discharge planning.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Evaluation

Treatment Plan Development

Patient Education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

1.0FTE

Exempt

The Physical Therapistreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans.
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education.
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards.
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans’ administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance.
• Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability.
• Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans
• Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care
• Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards
• Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators
• Demonstrate competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations
• Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH and Rehabilitation Services
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings
• Serves on assigned departmental committees
• Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings
• Adheres to the Hospital and departmental policies and proceduresAdheres to the Code of Ethics,
• Customer Service Standards and the Patients First mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, formulating and meeting developmental goals
• Additional Functions
• Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Physical Therapy License, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations
• Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Physical Therapy if graduate before 2002
• Master of Science orDoctorate in Physical Therapy if graduate after 2002
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

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